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  • The Asteroids

    Isaac Asimov

    Paperback (Yearling, Aug. 1, 1991)
    Discusses the asteroids of our solar system and the possible importance they might have for us in the future.
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  • Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe: The Solar System

    Isaac Asimov, Richard Hantula

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe draws upon the wit, enthusiasm, and enormus number of facts about space found in previous editions of Library of the Universe. Also included is substantially updated information to keep young astronomers in step with current details about the universe.
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  • What Killed The Dinosaurs?

    Isaac Asimov, Richard Hantula

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2004)
    Examines the mass extinction of dinosaurs and offers a possible explanation of the causes.
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  • Folklore and Legends of the Universe

    Isaac Asimov, Francis Reddy, Greg Walz-Chojnacki

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1996)
    Presents beliefs of ancient peoples about the universe
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  • Our Planetary System

    Isaac Asimov, Richard Hantula

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Presents a history of the sun and the nine planets, and discusses satellites and asteroids.
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  • The Future in Space

    Isaac Asimov, Greg Walz-Chojnacki, Francis Reddy

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 1996)
    Projects astronomical and astronautical possibilities for the future, such as huge telescopes, airplanes in space, a probe to the sun, and a landing on Mars.

  • Science fiction, science fact

    Isaac Asimov

    Hardcover (G. Stevens, March 15, 1989)
    Compares what writers over the centuries have written about an imaginary future with the reality revealed by time.

  • Space garbage

    Isaac Asimov

    Loose Leaf (G. Stevens Pub, March 15, 1989)
    Examines the causes, dangers, and efforts to clean up various forms of space debris.

  • The Birth Of Our Universe

    Isaac Asimov, Richard Hantula

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Discusses ancient beliefs and theories about the universe, including the sun being the center and the Big Bang theory.
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  • Comets And Meteors

    Isaac Asimov, Richard Hantula

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Explores "shooting stars" and famous comets, including Halley's Comet, Comet Hale-Bopp, and Donati's Comet.
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  • The Earth

    Isaac Asimov, Richard Hantula

    Paperback (Prometheus, March 1, 2004)
    In the unbelievably vast universe, there is only one world that we call home, where the drama of life as we know it began. That world is Earth. Earth is just one small planet circling one middle-sized star in a corner of a single, unremarkable galaxy. It is an incredibly fascinating place, however, filled with marvels and miracles. Topics discussed include Earth's origins, evolution, composition, waters, atmosphere, and magnetic field. Young readers will also learn about earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, global warming, the ozone layer, and the necessity of treating our fragile planet with care.
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  • The Moon

    Isaac Asimov, Richard Hantula

    Paperback (Prometheus Books, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Earth's closest celestial neighbor (only 238,900 miles away!) and planetary partner is the Moon. It is the only world other than the Earth that humans have stood upon. Topics include the Moon's phases, eclipses, and origin, plus modern exploration, including the two new U.S. missions to the Moon.
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